A major power outage struck large areas of Prague on Friday morning, impacting districts such as Prague 1, 5, and 6 due to technical issues at two power substations. The blackout caused significant disruptions, including the cessation of tram services and the interruption of ongoing parliamentary sessions, where emergency lighting was activated.

Novinky.cz: Massive power outage hits Prague

Large parts of Prague experienced a power outage on Friday morning, affecting the left bank of the Vltava River, primarily Prague 1, 5, and 6. The cause is reported to be a technical problem at two power substations.

ČT24: Part of Prague hit by power outage

A power outage affected parts of Prague, causing disruptions and the interruption of parliamentary sessions. Emergency lighting was in use, and other electrical equipment was out of service.

Aktuálně.cz: Part of Prague affected by blackout. Trams not running, parliamentary debate…

A part of Prague experienced a blackout, causing tram services to halt and interrupting a parliamentary session discussing electricity issues.

A hospital is facing allegations of concealing a significant 280 million CZK contract by disguising it within a list of miscellaneous purchases, including items like fish, needles, and chairs.

Seznam Zprávy: Hospital hid 280 million CZK contract among purchases of fish, needles, and…

A hospital allegedly concealed a contract worth 280 million CZK by disguising it within a list of purchases including fish, needles, and chairs.

Tomáš Chovanec is expected to become the new mayor of České Budějovice, following the successful formation of a coalition involving HOPB/STAN, ANO, and Pirates.

Novinky.cz: Chovanec to become mayor of České Budějovice, ousting Kubu

Tomáš Chovanec is set to become the new mayor of České Budějovice, with a coalition formed by HOPB/STAN, ANO, and Pirates.

MEP Kateřina Konečná has resigned from the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia (KSČM) after 21 years of membership. Her departure follows an internal backlash within the party over her decision to join the far-right Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament. Konečná stated her intention to continue cooperating with the Communists and defending their European Parliament program.

Expats.cz: Former Czech Communist leader quits party after joining Patriots for Europe

Kateřina Konečná is leaving after 21 years but says she will continue cooperating with the Communists and defending their European Parliament program.

Around Prague: Kateřina Konečná leaves Czech Communist Party after Patriots move

MEP Kateřina Konečná is quitting the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia after 21 years, amid the uproar over her move to the Patriots for Europe group.

The Czech National Bank has revised its forecast, anticipating a worsening public finance deficit for both the current year and the next two years, with the deficit for the current year projected at 2.8% of GDP.

Novinky.cz: Czech National Bank worsens public finance deficit forecast

The Czech National Bank has revised its forecast, predicting a worsening public finance deficit for the current year and the next two years, with this year's deficit projected at 2.8% of GDP.

A labor inspection has confirmed allegations of workplace harassment within the ambulance service, concluding its investigation with "serious findings."

Seznam Zprávy: Workplace harassment confirmed at ambulance service, labor inspection finds

The labor inspection has confirmed allegations of workplace harassment within the ambulance service, with 'serious findings' emerging from the investigation.

There is a general agreement in Czechia to exclude Russian hockey players, though the practical aspects of implementing this decision are noted to be more complex than public statements suggest.

Respekt: Czechia Agrees on Banning Russian Hockey Players

There is a consensus in Czechia to exclude Russian hockey players, but the practical implementation of this decision is more complex than public statements suggest.

Airborne dust in Czechia is estimated to reduce the life expectancy of citizens by five days annually and is a contributing factor to serious health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, with concentrations in most areas exceeding WHO recommendations.

Aktuálně.cz: Seven thousand dead per year. Almost imperceptible dust kills Czechs

Airborne dust is responsible for an estimated five days of life lost per Czech citizen annually and contributes to serious health issues like cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, with concentrations exceeding WHO recommendations in most areas.

A commentary revisits the ongoing issue of why substantial funds allocated from the European Union to Czechia have been inefficiently utilized.

Respekt: Why Have We Squandered Billions from the EU?

The commentary revisits the question of why substantial funds allocated from the European Union have been poorly utilized.

Discussion revolves around the seriousness of Czechia's military ambitions and the ongoing controversy associated with KVAČR.

Seznam Zprávy: Is Czechia serious about its army? Controversy around KVAČR

This story discusses the seriousness of Czechia's military ambitions and explores the controversy surrounding KVAČR.

The retail chain Tesco is slated for a rebranding, with its stores set to become Albert. This change is expected to bring about alterations in store operations, pricing strategies, and the range of food products available.

Seznam Zprávy: Tesco will become Albert: What will change in stores, prices, and food offerings

The retail chain Tesco is set to be rebranded as Albert, prompting changes in store operations, pricing, and the availability of food products.